Intern position available immediately in Woodinville, WA for proactive individual desiring to acquire knowledge and skills necessary to gain employment in the newly sanctioned recreational cannabis industry. The internship will be for a term of two months, 4 hours a day, 3 days a week, during which the intern will receive hands on training covering the entire life cycle of the plant, multiple growing mediums and methods, and other general industry required knowledge. The internship will be followed by a two month apprenticeship, 8 hours a day, 4 days a week, to be carried out on the Company Farm in Curlew, WA. Room, board, and stipend to be provided for Apprentice. On completion Apprentice to be offered full time contract employment with Company.

Heyday Farm is a family-run 25-acre sustainable and historic farm on Bainbridge Island. In addition to championing and growing local food, our focus is on building community and educating. By respecting the environment and its limits, we grow food of the highest integrity, taste and quality. Our name comes from our commitment to increase our collective nourishment just as farms did back in their heydays.

Our Employees;We hire people who love good food, have integrity, work hard, communicate well, are curious, attentive and sensitive to the needs of others (people, animals and land), have a sense of humor and are fun to be around. Job Description:We are currently looking for a Groundskeeper. While everyone does a little of everything on our diversified farm with gardens and animals, this position is mainly responsible for meticulous landscape maintenance and garden work with occasional help needed in other areas of our operation. We have two locations for our farm and gardens on both. One location has more ornamental gardens, herbs, landscaping and crops and the other location has crops. We also have greenhouses. Duties include creating a daily, weekly and seasonal maintenance calendar, identifying additional labor needs, doing the work as well as leading interns and other employees. Weeding, pruning, trimming, mowing, sweeping, planting, harvesting, hand tool and machinery work will all be part of the job. All will ensure that the grounds and gardens are beautifully maintained. And all organic practices are a must.

Responsibilities:• Familiarity with organic farming and landscape maintenance practices• Familiarity and compliance with all safety, cleaning and regulatory requirements (including Good Agricultural Practices (GAPS) and food safety requirements) for our farming operation• Clear record keeping in accordance to farm manager specifications• Advising farm managers about any issues with the facility and equipment• Helping to develop and improve systems to make the operation run more effectively

Physical Demands:This position is physically demanding and requires strength and the ability to climb, crouch, lift and carry a minimum of 30 lbs.

Housing: Onsite housing is available for rent.

Qualifications Required:Professional experience or an educational background in landscape maintenance is desired.Hours per Week: 40Wage/​Salary: Pay will be dependent on experience.

Employment Start Date: 2/1/2014

Application Instructions:

To Apply:Please consider carefully if this position is a good fit for you. Landscape maintenance and farming is hard work and requires meticulous attention to detail, stamina and complete reliability. We also spend time training and helping our staff become a strong team. We want people who will stick with us. After careful consideration if the position is a good fit, please answer the application questions in the body of an email and send to info@heydayfarm.com. No attachments please.

ProcessWe’ll review applicant information and contact those that meet our requirements. We will only respond to those who submit complete applications. For those that do, we will let you know if we’d like to do a phone interview. For those that seem like good candidates, we will also arrange an in-person interview. As soon as we’ve completed the hiring process we will let all applicants know.

Applications Questions:1. What is your contact information and the best way to reach you?2. Where are you currently living?3. Why do you want to work at Heyday Farm?4. What are your long-term goals?5. How long would you like to work at our farm?6. What were your last 4 jobs, dates of employment, why you took the job, what you contributed and gained while there and the circumstances and why you left?7. Do you want to live in our onsite housing and do you have any extenuating needs related to housing? More than one car? A pet? A family?8. What are your skills and experience related to meticulous attention to detail?9. What are your skills and experience related to strong organization?10. What are your skills and experience related to repair and maintenance?11. What are your skills and experience related to hard work?12. What makes you a good leader and/or team member?

Intern/Apprenticeship Position Available – Recreational Cannabis Industry Intern position available immediately in Woodinville, WA for proactive individual desiring to acquire knowledge and skills necessary to gain employment in the newly sanctioned recreational cannabis industry. The internship will be for a term of two months, 4 hours a day, 3 days a week, during which the intern will receive hands on training covering the entire life cycle of the plant, multiple growing mediums and methods, and other general industry required knowledge. The internship will be followed by a two month apprenticeship, 8 hours a day, 4 days a week, to be carried out on the Company Farm in Curlew, WA. Room, board, and stipend to be provided for Apprentice. On completion Apprentice to be offered full time contract employment with Company. Intern must possess: clean criminal history, reliable transportation, desire to learn, 21 and older per WSLCB regulation. Our ideal intern will have knowledge of horticulture, botany, agriculture and/or an organic farming industry and need not be a consumer of cannabis products. Teresa JenkinsVulcan Mountain Farm425-829-2534info@vulcanmountain.com

Maintenance Manager: Responsible for all maintenance contracts and crews. Plant identification experience a must. Willing to work in all conditions. No application available yet. Please send letter, resume, list of relevant skills, and 3 references to info at eatyouryard.com

Marketing/Company representatives. Bright, cheery, out-going, reliable. No Application. Just willingness to learn and have a good attitude. Please send a letter/resume to info *at* eatyouryard.com

Landscape General Laborer. 15-20 hours/week Jan and Feb 25-35 hours/week starting in March. Help with installations of all kinds. Must be willing to work in all kinds of weather, go with the flow, and have a positive attitude. $10-15/hour DOE to start. Repeated lifting of 50lbs. Possible moving up in the company for right individuals. There is no application, just send letter of introduction AND 3 references from past employers to info ‘at’ eatyouryard.com

Hours per Week: 12-24Brief DescriptionGain "hands-on" experience and learn about organic food production and sustainable landscape management while working alongside Seattle Tilth staff and volunteers in the garden, during classes, and pursuing independent projects.

Compensation This is an unpaid internship, but can be applied towards school credit at some schools. Work Site Garden Stewards focus on one of our gardens as arranged, with the opportunity to participate in the other gardens.

Time Commitment Interns devote 12-24 hours per week for six, nine or twelve months. The number of hours vary depending on the season.. Responsibilities § Perform seasonal garden work of planting and maintaining gardens. § Lead volunteer work parties with an emphasis on educating volunteers in seasonal organic gardening techniques. § Work closely with the Garden Coordinator to implement educational goals. § Assist in volunteer orientations, training and supervision. § Participate as a student and then as a Class Assistant for adult education programs in order to learn Seattle Tilth teaching techniques. § Attend meetings with garden stakeholders which might include Seattle Tilth staff meetings and garden team meetings. § Provide administrative support through planning and record keeping. § Communicate regularly with supervisor, other Garden Stewards and other Seattle Tilth staff as needed to coordinate work plans and provide feedback about your internship experience. § Work independently on projects determined with Garden Coordinator § Represent Seattle Tilth to the public in a professional manner in the garden and at events.

Benefits§ Gain non-profit organization, educational program, organic food production and sustainable landscape management experience. § Develop professional contacts with Seattle Tilth staff and volunteers. § Contribute to the organic gardening, local food, educational and environmental fields. § Enjoy working with a team and accomplishing common goals.

*Qualifications Required:§ Ability to teach and inspire adults, with some prior experience in garden-based or environmental education preferred. Must enjoy doing physical work outside and working with people. § Ability to lift 40 pounds. § Experience vegetable gardening in the Pacific Northwest. § Access to a car is helpful. § Computer and office skills are desirable. § Spanish language or other foreign language proficiency a plus. § Available during scheduled work parties. § Access to a car is desirable.*Application Instructions:Training & Evaluation Attend meetings with your supervisor and attend one organization-wide volunteer orientation to receive your initial training. We encourage regular communication to ensure a rewarding experience for you and the organization.

Important Dates and Deadlines for the Good Shepherd Center Children’s Garden: 9 month internships: June 4, 2012- February 1, 2013 (application due March 16) 6 month internships: June 4 – November 30, 2012 (application due May 1) Application Process Please fill out an application on our website: http://seattletilth.org/get-involved/volunteer/internships, email an introduction and resume to the program coordinator of your preferred garden site. If you are interested in more than one location please contact applicable coordinators in the same email.

Location: Paterson, WADate Posted: Tuesday, January 10thCompany: Ste Michelle Wine EstatesType of Work: Student InternshipDescription: To provide learning opportunities which promote professional development with a commitment to create the atmosphere and the means to pursue excellence. Practical training that will impart quality work-experience in the wine industry through hands-on participation related to viticulture. Accurately collect viticulture field data which can include, but is not limited to:-pest and disease levels and damage assessments-cluster counts, cluster weights-vine counts, vine weights-shoot elongation measurements-soil sampling-petiole sampling-collection of fruit samples (If working through harvest) -Use a palm pilot for collecting field data.-Operate an ATV. -Occasionally assist with research projects within the vineyards.-Perform other related duties as assigned

Work is performed primarily outside in the vineyards in all weather conditions.Will drive a Pickup to vineyard locations and use an ATV in the vineyards.Will perform computer work. Able to lift approximately 40 lbs. Must be able to operate an ATV on rough terrain for long hours. Must be able to work extended hours outdoors in inclement weather.H.S. diploma or equivalentCompleted degree or currently enrolled in a program relating to plant sciences or a related field preferred. Must be able to take direction both verbally and/or in written form.Ability to manage time and prioritize workload.Must be self motivated. Ability to read, write, speak and understand EnglishMust have a valid driver's license and provide a record of safe driving history.Experienced in the operation of computers and data entry preferred.Must be flexible to work extended hours in extreme weather conditions.

Seattle Tilth Farm Works (STFW) participants attend farm and business trainings, tour neighboring farm operations, and gain hands-on experience growing and harvesting food using organic practices. Through the program, participants are empowered - and expected - to create market, farm and business plans to ensure their success as small farm operators. Participants who successfully complete the program will have an opportunity to rent land, equipment and utilities at subsidized rates. Graduates will also continue to receive market and distribution support, in addition to opportunities for continuing education.

New Seattle Tilth Farm Works Internships Learn about the inner workings of a small farm business incubator while working with an active team of educators and beginning farmers. This is an excellent opportunity to learn essentials of small business management and organic farming in the Pacific Northwest. Apply by sending a cover letter and resume to eddiehill@seattletilth.org and miapalomo@seattletilth.org.

Field and Soil Steward Internship at Seattle Tilth Farm Works Manage demonstration plots and other farm projects, providing invaluable support to the work that takes place on the farm by working closely with the program directors & educators, participants, and other interns to ensure successful farm operations. Free housing in Auburn available for the duration of the internship. Application deadline Dec. 1st.

Greenhouse Steward Internship at Seattle Tilth Farm Works Manage the Farm Works greenhouse and its projects. The GS will provide invaluable support to the work that takes place on the farm by working closely with the program directors & educators, participants, and other interns to follow the farm-planting schedule. Free housing in Auburn available for the duration of the internship. Application deadline Dec. 1st.

Marketing & Distribution Internship at Seattle Tilth Farm Works Provide invaluable support to the work that takes place on the farm by working closely with the program directors & educators, participants, and other interns to successfully market and distribute produce. Free housing in Auburn available for the duration of the internship. Application deadline Feb. 1, 2011.

Work Parties at Seattle Tilth Farm Works

Can't commit to an internship, but still want to support the STFW? You can attend our monthly work parties at the farm!